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My Darling Beaux

by Clarissa Nash | August 19, 2026 | Pet Life | 0 Comments

The night Bunzy died my heart shattered. I'd never known heartbreak like that; I still don't. Cleaning up his area, I didn't know if I were going to get another pet, at least not for a while. How long does it take to grieve a pet? When is OK to get a new one?...

Oh My Lady Cat

by Clarissa Nash | August 19, 2026 | Pet Life | 0 Comments

Picture it: June 6, 2025. You're working from home and you hear a high squeal. Thinking it's a bird, you take a peak outside but don't really think much about it. A few hours you hear it again, and then you look outside and see the tiniest kitten on someone's patio....

Nothing Breaks Like a Heart

by Clarissa | January 7, 2026 | C's Thoughts | 0 Comments

"This world can't hurt you;It cuts you deep and leaves a scar;Things fall apart,But nothing breaks like a heart."Mark Ronson ft. Miley Cyrus Waking up feels heavy. Moving through the world feels heavy. No matter how much I try to limit my news intake, I can't get away...

Dedicated to the Legend: Bunny Anthajets

by Clarissa Nash | August 24, 2024 | Pet Life | 0 Comments

Saying goodbye to your best friend is hard. On August 21, 2024, I said an unexpected goodbye to my first pet. He wasn’t just a pet, though; he was my best friend. He cuddled with me when I was depressed, followed me around everywhere, and curled up with me when I was...

Dance is…Wonderful?

by Clarissa Nash | June 14, 2024 | Lifestyle | 0 Comments

This is an update to a post about my complicated relationship with dance that you can read here. I love expression with movement, but I hate the body dysphoria that comes with it. Dance makes you vulnerable. Whether you’re on stage with a group or alone, there is a...

Dance is Wonderful and Awful

by Clarissa Nash | October 8, 2023 | C's Thoughts | 0 Comments

This was first posted on my Substack, "The Slow Down, a Place for Friends," on October 8, 2023. Since then, I decided to stop using Substack and will be moving content to my site over time. When I was a cute little one, I loved dancing in the living room. The radio...

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Hi there, it’s Clarissa. FIVE12 STUDIO is a labor of love where I catalogue my thoughts in one place. I’m not trying to be anyone but myself: a complex multidisciplinary creative with ADHD, too many hobbies, and a crazy animal house. I love people deeply and believe in their humanity, and I hope this place allows you to feel that.